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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 666.84 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 666.84 and 317.52 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 666.84 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/666.84 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 666.84 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 211,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,735.04/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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